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A self-proclaimed psychic in California scared the bejeezus out of a 12-year-old girl by telling her that "horrible things" awaited her in the future, reports the Los Angeles Times. Then, police say, she told the girl that the curse could be lifted for the right price, which prompted the kid to steal $10,000 in family jewelry. Police have arrested the psychic on suspicion of extortion and are looking for other victims. They see jail in her future.